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  • Ken Henson avatar

    A Different Kind Of Feast, A Different Kind Of Lake

    Contributed by Ken Henson on Nov 27, 2018
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     | 2,465 views

    The Destiny of the Righteous (a forever feast) is a blessed contrast with the destruction of the wicked in the Lake of Fire.

    Revelation 19 v. 17 and I saw and angel standing in the sun, and he cried with a big voice, saying to all the birds flying in the middle of the sky “Come! Gather to the mega-dinner of God, v. 18 in order that you might feast on the flesh of kings, and the flesh of leaders of thousands, and the ...read more

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  • Dan Brown avatar

    Here Comes The Judge

    Contributed by Dan Brown on Dec 3, 2006
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     | 2,478 views

    Romans 2-the contrast between Man’s judgement and God’s judgement

    Sermon 11/13/05-Romans 2:1-5-Here comes the Judge Turn to Romans 2 Hook: Lot of talk about judges. Pray Read Romans 2:1-5 (NIV) “You, therefore, have no excuse, you who pass judgment on someone else, for at whatever point you judge the other, you are condemning yourself, because you who pass ...read more

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    The Mark Of True Devotion

    Contributed by Shawn Rose on Nov 7, 2010
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     | 6,876 views

    By contrasting the scribes with a poor widow woman, Jesus teaches us about true devotion.

    THE MARK OF TRUE DEVOTION Text: Mark 12:38 – 44 What does it mean to be truly devoted to God? Does it mean that you are there every time the church doors open? Does it mean that you are the first to volunteer when there is a job to be done? Does it mean that you faithfully put 10% of ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Speak Clearly Series

    Contributed by Chris Talton on Dec 3, 2002
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     | 6,947 views

    This sermon deals with two of the spiritual gifts and contrasts their usefulness within the context of the worship service

    November 24, 2002 1 Corinthians 14:1-5 “Speak clearly” INTRODUCTION Getting the right message to the right person is necessary in order for the right communication to happen. There was a man who lived in upstate New York and he was getting tired of the cold weather, so he decided to go ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Un Poco Mas

    Contributed by Craig Benner on Aug 1, 2017
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     | 5,251 views

    La idea suya y la idea de otro puede ser muy diferente en cuanto es un poco.

    UN POCO MAS Jn.16:16-19 16 Un poco más, y no me veréis; y otra vez un poco, y me veréis; porque yo voy al Padre. 17 Entonces algunos de sus discípulos dijeron entre ellos: ¿Qué es esto que nos dice: Un poco, y no me veréis; y otra vez, un poco, y me veréis, y: Porque yo voy al Padre? 18 Así que ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    The Miracles In John: Lesson 5: Feeding The 5000

    Contributed by Elmer Towns on Oct 25, 2005
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     | 5,803 views

    Principles and key ideas to learn from the miracle of feeding the five thousand

    A.INTRODUCTION: JOHN 6:1-14 1. When did this miracle occur? Spring time. “The Passover, a feast for the Jews, was near” (v. 4). 2. Who was involved? Mostly men. “Three times a year all your males shall appear before the Lord your God . . . at the feast of the unleavened bread” (Deut. 16:16). ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

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    Battling The Flesh

    Contributed by Bob Briggs on Dec 15, 2000
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     | 11,769 views

    Who has not done war with their own desires in contrast to what God desires?

    Who has not set out living in the Spirit only to be confronted by your own fleshly desires? I think each of us at one time or another, in one way or another, has battled the flesh. In Romans 8:1-3, Paul states There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. For the law ...read more

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    Denomination: Pentecostal

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    Trapped Or Triumphant?

    Contributed by A.c. Caincross on Jul 17, 2001
    based on 39 ratings
     | 6,014 views

    This sermon contrasts the trap of fearing man and the triumph of putting your trust in the Lord.

    INTRO: --Someone has said that there are 4 motivations for man: fear, faith, hope and love, but the greatest of these is fear. --Ann Landers receives 10,000 letters a month and most of the questions she is asked revolve around fear. --Psychologists call fear ‘phobias’ and some have calculated up ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Andrew Chan avatar

    When The Excitement Of Christmas Is Over What's There To Do?

    Contributed by Andrew Chan on Jun 15, 2001
    based on 48 ratings
     | 3,964 views

    Contrast the magi and Herod’s response to Christmas and rate our response to theirs.

    When the excitement of Christmas is over what’s there to do? by Pastor Andrew Chan, PBC, Vancouver, BC Text: Matt.2:1-12 overheard: I love Christmas, I receive a lot of presents I just can’t wait to exchange. Yes, Dec.25th 1999, a memory now. Had a great two days, choir was great, music ...read more

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    Denomination: Evangelical Free

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    "A World Shaking Experience"

    Contributed by Marilyn Murphree on Feb 5, 2004
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     | 3,730 views

    The contrast of God’s Holiness with our sinfulness brings us to the place of forgiveness.

    Iliff and Saltillo UM Churches February 8, 2004 A World Shaking Experience Isaiah 6:1-8 INTRODUCTION: Today’s scripture describes a world shaking experience for the prophet, Isaiah, that he never forgot. (See Isaiah 2:10-22; 37:16, 40:12-26; 57:15). The vision that made such an impact on him ...read more

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    Denomination: Methodist

  • Ed Wood avatar

    The Two Yokes

    Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 12, 2008
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     | 6,244 views

    This message is a contrast between two yokes. The yoke of sin, and the yoke of Jesus Christ

    THE TWO YOKES Lamentations 1:14 Matthew 11:30 INTRO: We are more impressed by the comparison of two things using contrast than we are examining them by themselves. For example, the value of light is more evident when contrasted to ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Richard Tow avatar

    Biblical Optimism

    Contributed by Richard Tow on Sep 7, 2009
    based on 7 ratings
     | 13,529 views

    This sermon contrasts biblical optimism with worldly optimism. Foundations for Christian optimism are explored.

    Biblical Optimism Rom. 5:8-11 7-26-09 My purpose this morning is to stir up holy optimism. There is a strange contradictions going on in the world. Unbelievers who have the most horrible future in store are filled with a vain optimism; and Christians who have every reason to be the most optimistic ...read more

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    Denomination: Charismatic

  • Michael Stark avatar

    A New Beginning

    Contributed by Michael Stark on Aug 20, 2007
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     | 12,774 views

    A challenge contrasting the new life in Christ with the religious life that satisfy the most of mankind.

    JOHN 3:1-16 A NEW BEGINNING “Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. This man came to Jesus by night and said to him, ‘Rabbi, we know that you are a teacher come from God, for no one can do these signs that you do unless God is with him.’ Jesus answered him, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist

  • Joel Pankow avatar

    Two Types Of Sorrow At The Death Of Christ Series

    Contributed by Joel Pankow on Mar 13, 2012
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     | 8,301 views

    The sorrow of the women and the sorrow of the Marys are contrasted within this sermon as Jesus goes to the cross.

    March 14, 2012 Two Sorrows Luke 23:27-31 A large number of people followed him, including women who mourned and wailed for him. Jesus turned and said to them, “Daughters of Jerusalem, do not weep for me; weep for yourselves and for your children. For the time will come when you will say, ...read more

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    Denomination: Lutheran

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    God's Blueprint For Blessing

    Contributed by Curtis E. Nester on May 26, 2016
     | 9,249 views

    How one's lifestyle affects his blessings. The contrast between the believer and the unbeliever

    TITLE: God's Blueprint for Blessing TEXT: Psalm 1:1-6 INTRO: The first Psalm has been called the Psalm of Psalms because it summarizes all of them and focuses on the differences between the Righteous and the Wicked, or, as Adrian Rogers said, "the Saints and the Ain'ts." The first Psalm give us, ...read more

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    Denomination: Baptist